2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA wiper fluid

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Controls, Instruments
Dear Porsche Owner A lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid
quality control and demanding inspections.
These engineering and safety features will be
enhanced by you... the safe driver... – who knows his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely and always
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to
perform most of the checks listed on the following
pages.
If in doubt, have these checks performed by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off... Check the following items first fTurn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
fBe sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
fSee that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
fCheck engine oil level, add if necessary.
Make it a habit to have engine oil checked with
every fuel filling.
fCheck all fluid levels such as windshield
washer and brake fluid levels.
fBe sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
fCheck all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
fCheck, and if necessary replace worn or
cracked wiper blades.
fSee that all windows are clear and unob-
structed.
fCheck air intake slots and area between lug-
gage compartment lid and windshield are free
of snow and ice, so the heater and the wind-
shield wipers work properly. fIf a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure
that restraints are properly adjusted.
fCheck all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion and that the lenses are clean.
fCheck the headlights for proper aim, and if
necessary, have them adjusted.
fCheck under the vehicle for leaks.
fBe sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipment It is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some of the items you should have are:
window scraper, snow brush, container or bag of
sand or salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-
aid kit, etc.

Controls, Instruments
115
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever
Warning!
Danger of injury when the windshield wipers
operate unintentionally.
Risk of damage to the windshield and wiper
system.
fAvoid running the wiper blades over a dry wind-
shield to prevent scratching the glass. Spray
washer fluid on the windshield first.
A scratched windshield will reduce visibility.
fAlways loosen wiper blades from frozen glass
before operating wipers to prevent damage to
the wiper motor or blades. fAlways switch off windshield wipers in car
wash to prevent them wiping unintentionally
(intermittent or sensor operation).
fAlways switch off windshield wipers before
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
operation (intermittent or sensor operation).
fDo not operate the headlight washer in car
washes.
fDo not operate headlight washer when it is
frozen.
Front wiper and headlight washer system0 – Windshield wipers off
1 – Rain sensor operation for front
windshield wipers
fMove wiper lever upwards to the first click.
Please observe the chapter “RAIN SENSOR” on
Page 117.
2 – Windshield wipers slow
fMove wiper lever upwards to the second click.
3 – Windshield wipers fast
fMove wiper lever upwards to the third click.
4 – Front windshield wiper – one-touch oper-
ation:
fMove wiper lever downwards. The front wind-
shield wipers wipe once.5 – Windshield wipers and washer system:
fPull wiper lever towards the steering wheel.
The washer system sprays and wipes while the
lever is pulled towards the steering wheel.
When the wiper lever is released, a few drying
wipes are executed.
A - Headlight washer (Vehicles with Bi-Xenon
headlights):
The washer sprays only while low beam or high
beam is switched on.
fBriefly push button A to operate headlight
washer system.
fIf heavily soiled, repeat wash.
The headlight washer system automatically sprays
once for every ten times the front windshield
washer system is operated.
Note
The windshield washer nozzles are heated
when the ignition is on, as a precaution against
freezing.

Maintenance, Car Care
177 Maintenance, Car Care
Exercise Extreme Caution
when Working on your Vehicle .................... 178
Coolant Level ............................................ 179
Engine Oil ................................................. 181
Engine Oil Level ........................................ 181
Engine Oil Recommendation ....................... 183
Brake Fluid Level ....................................... 185
Fuel Economy ........................................... 187
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries .. 187
Fuel Recommendations.............................. 189
Portable Fuel Containers ............................ 190
Emission Control System ........................... 191
How Emission Control Works ..................... 192
Fuel Evaporation Control ............................ 193
Washer Fluid ............................................. 193
Power Steering ......................................... 194
Air Filter ................................................... 195
Combination Filter ..................................... 195
Manual Transmission Oil ............................ 195
Automatic Transmission Fluid ..................... 195
Wiper Blades ............................................ 196
Car Care Instructions................................. 198

Index
281
PPaint
Care .................................................. 198
Data................................................... 263
ParkAssistant ............................................... 53
Parking ...................................................... 150
Parking aids ...........................................53
, 55
Parking brake ............................................... 58
Warning light ........................................ 59
Parking light .......................................113, 114
Particle filter............................................... 195
Passenger compartment monitoring............... 26
Plastic parts ............................................... 204
Platform lift ................................................ 224
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ......................................................... 68
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) ....... 8
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM)......................................................... 139
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).............. 65
Information light .................................... 67
Power measurements ................................. 178
Power steering fluid level.....................194, 268
Power windows.............................. 21
, 28, 156
Practical tips .............................................. 208
RRadiator fan .........................................75
, 180
Radio reception .......................................... 140
Rain sensor ................................................ 115
Range on remaining fuel ........................91, 104
Reading light ........................................69, 256
Rear fog light ............................................. 113Rear lid ......................................................130
Rear seat backrests ......................................39
Rear spoiler ..................................................56
Rear view mirrors................................... 30
, 32
Rear window defogger...................................33
Rear window wiper ......................................116
Recycling .......................................................7
Reduced driving program, Tiptronic ..............150
Relays ........................................................232
Release button............................................145
Remote control .............................................20
Replacement key ..........................................19
Replacing bulbs ..........................................244
Replacing wiper blades................................196
Rims
Diameter ............................................221
Rim width ...........................................221
Rollover Protection System ............................52
Roof Transport System ....................... 175, 269
Running in ....................................................16
SSafety belts ......................................... 42
, 206
Height adjustment .................................44
Tensioner .............................................42
Warning light.........................................43
Safety compliance sticker............................262
Sealing set .................................................226
Seals .........................................................204
Seat
Adjustment ...........................................34
Heating ................................................38
Memory................................................36
Selector lever .............................................145Selector lever position indicator ............ 85
, 146
Shifting gear .............................................. 144
Side marker light................................ 113, 253
Side vents ................................................. 123
Sliding roof ................................................ 152
Snow chains .............................................. 219
Snow tires ................................................. 218
Socket ...................................................... 232
Spare key .............................................. 19, 20
Speed code letter ...................................... 220
Speed control .............................. 80
, 118
, 119
Speed limit .......................................... 92, 220
Speedometer ............................................... 82
Spoiler ........................................................ 56
Sport Chrono Package
CHRONO stopwatch.............................. 96
Sport mode ......................................... 64
Sport mode ........................................... 64, 68
Sports seat ................................................. 34
Sport-type running gear .............................. 272
Stability management system ........................ 65
Starting ....................................................... 73
Starting engine ............................................ 74
Steering lock ............................................... 72
Steering wheel
Adjustment .......................................... 39
Function keys ....................................... 40
Lock.................................................... 73
Rocker switches ................................. 145
Stopping engine ........................................... 75
Stopwatch ................................................... 96
Storage options ......................................... 128
Storing your Porsche.................................. 206
Sun visors ................................................... 41
Switching passenger airbag off/on ................ 49

282
Index
TTachometer .................................................. 83
Tank ......................................... 188
, 189
, 268
Ventilation system ............................... 193
Technical data ............................................ 264
Telephone .................................................. 142
Temperature setting .................................... 120
Temperature, outside indicator....................... 87
Test stand, measurements ............................ 67
Theft protection ............................................ 18
Tiptronic .................................................... 145
Indicator............................................... 85
Tires ........................................... 16
, 209
, 266
Care .................................................. 209
Checking pressure .............................. 229
Inscription .......................................... 220
Loading information............................ 222
Pressure ............................... 5
, 212
, 267
Pressure plate .................................... 263
Sealant ......................................225, 226
Sidewall ............................................. 220
Size ................................................... 220
Tools ......................................................... 132
Towing ...................................... 150
, 259
, 260
Tow-starting ............................................... 150
Tracks ....................................................... 266
Transmission ......................................144, 265
Fluid...........................................195, 268
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 133
Turn signals..........................................83, 114
UUndercoating ......................................191
, 203
VValves ........................................................ 216
Vanity mirror ................................................. 41
Vehicle
Care .................................................. 198
Data................................................... 262
Identification label ............................... 262
Identification number ........................... 262
Putting into operation .......................... 239
Washing ............................................. 199
Ventilation .................................................. 120
Vents ................................................ 120
, 123
Viscosity, engine oil..................................... 184
WWarning lights and messages....................... 105
Washer
Fluid .......................................... 193
, 268
Lever ................................................. 115
Washing ..................................................... 199
Weights ...................................................... 269
Welcome Home Function ............................. 113
Wheel.................................. 16
, 204
, 209
, 266
Bolts .................................................. 228
Care .................................................. 209
Changing ............................................ 225
Checking pressure.............................. 229
Inscription .......................................... 220
Loading information............................. 222
Securing wheel bolts ............................. 19
Sidewall.............................................. 220
Size ................................................... 220
Tire pressure ......................... 5
, 212
, 267Tire pressure plate..............................263
Tire sealant................................ 225
, 226
Windows...................................... 28
, 156
, 203
Washer nozzles ...................................115
Washer system .................. 115
, 193
, 268
Windshield wiper/washer lever .....................115
Windshield wipers .............................. 115, 196
Replacing ...........................................196
Windstop ....................................................165
Winter operation
Battery ...............................................238
Coolant ..............................................179
Engine oil............................................180
Jumper cables ........................... 242, 243
Locks .................................................201
Seals..................................................204
Snow chains .......................................219
Tires ......................................... 218, 266
Washer fluid ........................................193
Wiper blades .......................................196
Wiper
Blades ................................................196
Rear ...................................................116